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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.13, 499.50 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.13, 499.50 and 231.30 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.13 : 499.50 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.13/499.50 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.13x = 499.50 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.13x = 115,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,534.35/362.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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